Acapella Installation Guide
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After the frame has been completely assembled and the system has been filled and commissioned
the evacuated tubes can be inserted into the manifold.
1. Holding the tube in one hand use your other hand to slide the heat pipe out of the glass tube
by about 6”.
2. By applying force to the metal heat pipe guide the bulb into the manifold in the next available
socket.
3. To ensure the bulb has been inserted fully, twist the metal heat pipe to remove any friction.
4. Once you are sure that the metal heat pipe and bulb are inserted correctly slide the glass tube
up towards the manifold.
5. To ease the glass tube sealing inside the manifold socket rub lubricant around the rim of the
glass. Water will suffice if lubricant is not available.
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Inserting Tubes
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